Good Co-workers, Hostile Promotion Environment - Sales Associate Best Buy Employee Review

3.0
Mar 30, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You learn a LOT about upcoming tech and how to present yourself as a fitting salesmen.

Cons

The pushing of credit cards and quotas to hit daily, creates pressure that is competitive an overwhelming for most. After saying that customers are always right they promote a predatory credit card with benefits that are outweighed by buying more than most could afford; while promising low interest. Their real target is to hope you do NOT make these payments in time and make money off of your suffering. For this reason I refused to take advantage of customers but was told off by my managers for not doing this. A terrible strategy to gaining loyal customers and is one of the main reasons Best Buy is a failing Business.

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5.0
Mar 18, 2026
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Pros

Did what they said they would

Cons

No issues happy while was there

1.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

No pros. Just don’t work here.

Cons

This job adds little to no value, either for customers or for career growth. The primary focus is pushing credit cards and memberships that many customers don’t actually need, making the work feel repetitive and unfulfilling. The workplace culture and management are poor, and employees are often assigned busywork instead of meaningful responsibilities. There is almost no opportunity to develop product knowledge or apply any technical or electronics skills. Even the sales experience is limited since the role revolves around following scripted pitches rather than building genuine sales or customer relationship skills. Overall, it’s not a strong entry-level position for someone looking to develop transferable skills. There are many other jobs that provide better learning opportunities, stronger career growth, and more valuable real-world experience.

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